Cheers to that, mate!

You’ve heard over and over just how much of a downer drinking alcohol can be for your health, weight loss, and attitude. But some studies have also shown that boozing on occasion has some perks. And we agree as you keep your imbibing under control and sipping in moderation.So, this isn’t a green light to down six beers during your next company happy hour. But it’s kinda nice to know that you can hit the bar and a enjoy a drink or two for the sake of your well-being. 

 A glass of red could help you with your weight loss efforts. A study from Oregon State University revealed that the dark red grapes found in some types of red wine can help people manage obesity and a metabolic fatty liver, due to a chemical called ellagic acid. This chemical slows down the growth of fat cells and stops new ones from being created, which boosts the metabolism of fatty acids in liver cells.

Researchers fed vodka and wine to two out of three groups of pigs along with a high fat diet for seven weeks. And while both groups that had vodka and wine both saw cardiovascular benefits, pinot noir’s antioxidants, high resveratrol content, and pro-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties made the alcoholic beverage the winner in this study.

A 2015 study done by Texas A&M University found resveratrol, a compound found in the skin of red grapes, can improve memory and cognitive function in rats.If you look forward to that glass of wine or two every evening, there’s no need to give up the habit. In one review of 24 studies, researchers noted that women who drink a glass of wine every day have a lower risk of all-cause mortality than those who booze less frequently.

It seems that red wine gets all the credit for being healthy, but fear not, white wine lovers; there’s been previous evidence that supports white wine as the better option for weight loss. A study also found that white wine’s phenols have a higher antioxidant count than the ones found in red.